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1. An information handling system comprising: a housing; plural processing components disposed in the housing and operable to cooperate to process information; a display integrated in the housing and interfaced with the processing components, the display operable to present the information as visual images; a power source integrated in the housing and operable to power the processing components; a docking station connector disposed at the housing and operable to interface the processing components with a docking station external to the housing, the docking station supporting communication between the processing components and external peripheral devices interfaced with the docking station; and a wireless power module removably coupled to the docking station connector and operable to accept power wirelessly from a wireless power source and provide the power to the power source; wherein the wireless power module and wireless power source each include a wireless network interface card operable to communicate information between each other, the wireless network interface cards operable to communicate information between peripheral devices and the processing components through the docking station connector.
A computer has a case containing processors, memory, and a display. It's powered by an internal power source. A docking station connector allows the computer to interface with an external docking station and peripherals. A removable wireless power module connects to this docking station connector and receives power wirelessly. This power is then fed to the computer's internal power source. Both the wireless power module and the external wireless power source have wireless network cards. These cards enable communication between peripherals (connected to the wireless power source) and the computer's processors through the docking station connector.
2. The information handling system of claim 1 further comprising a wireless power source disposed proximate to the wireless power module and operable to provide power to the wireless power module.
This is a system where a wireless power source is placed near the wireless power module described in the previous claim. This wireless power source wirelessly provides power to the wireless power module, which in turn powers the computer. So the computer has a housing, plural processing components, a display, a power source, a docking station connector, and a wireless power module removably coupled to the docking station connector and operable to accept power wirelessly from the wireless power source and provide the power to the power source; wherein the wireless power module and wireless power source each include a wireless network interface card operable to communicate information between each other, the wireless network interface cards operable to communicate information between peripheral devices and the processing components through the docking station connector.
3. The information handling system of claim 2 further comprising an AC-to-DC adapter operable to convert AC power to DC power and to supply the DC power to a power connector disposed at the housing, the connector interfaced with the power source, the AC-to-DC adapter further operable to supply DC power to a power connector disposed at the wireless power module.
In addition to the computer, removable wireless power module, and wireless power source from the previous claim, an AC-to-DC adapter converts AC power to DC power. This adapter can power the computer via a connector on its housing or directly power the wireless power module. This computer has a housing, plural processing components, a display, a power source, a docking station connector, and a wireless power module removably coupled to the docking station connector and operable to accept power wirelessly from the wireless power source and provide the power to the power source; wherein the wireless power module and wireless power source each include a wireless network interface card operable to communicate information between each other, the wireless network interface cards operable to communicate information between peripheral devices and the processing components through the docking station connector.
4. The information handling system of claim 2 wherein the housing has a bottom surface and the wireless power module couples to the bottom surface and rests on top of the wireless power source.
In this setup, the computer's case has a bottom surface, and the wireless power module attaches to that bottom surface. The wireless power module then rests directly on top of the wireless power source to receive power. This computer has a housing, plural processing components, a display, a power source, a docking station connector, and a wireless power module removably coupled to the docking station connector and operable to accept power wirelessly from the wireless power source and provide the power to the power source; wherein the wireless power module and wireless power source each include a wireless network interface card operable to communicate information between each other, the wireless network interface cards operable to communicate information between peripheral devices and the processing components through the docking station connector.
5. The information handling system of claim 2 wherein the wireless power module and wireless power source transmit power with direct induction.
This system uses direct induction to wirelessly transmit power between the wireless power module and the wireless power source. The computer has a housing, plural processing components, a display, a power source, a docking station connector, and a wireless power module removably coupled to the docking station connector and operable to accept power wirelessly from the wireless power source and provide the power to the power source; wherein the wireless power module and wireless power source each include a wireless network interface card operable to communicate information between each other, the wireless network interface cards operable to communicate information between peripheral devices and the processing components through the docking station connector.
6. The information handling system of claim 2 wherein the wireless power module and wireless power source transmit power with resonant magnetic induction.
Instead of direct induction, this system uses resonant magnetic induction to wirelessly transmit power between the wireless power module and the wireless power source. The computer has a housing, plural processing components, a display, a power source, a docking station connector, and a wireless power module removably coupled to the docking station connector and operable to accept power wirelessly from the wireless power source and provide the power to the power source; wherein the wireless power module and wireless power source each include a wireless network interface card operable to communicate information between each other, the wireless network interface cards operable to communicate information between peripheral devices and the processing components through the docking station connector.
7. The information handling system of claim 1 further comprising plural peripheral devices connected to the wireless power source, the wireless network interface cards operable to communicate information between the peripheral devices and the processing components through the docking station connector.
Multiple peripheral devices are connected to the wireless power source. The wireless network cards in the wireless power module and the wireless power source enable communication between these peripherals and the computer's processors via the docking station connector. The computer has a housing, plural processing components, a display, a power source, a docking station connector, and a wireless power module removably coupled to the docking station connector and operable to accept power wirelessly from a wireless power source and provide the power to the power source; wherein the wireless power module and wireless power source each include a wireless network interface card operable to communicate information between each other.
8. The information handling system of claim 1 further comprising a cooling device disposed in the wireless power module and operable to supplement cooling of the information handling system.
The wireless power module includes a cooling device. This device supplements the computer's existing cooling system to help maintain optimal operating temperatures. The computer has a housing, plural processing components, a display, a power source, a docking station connector, and a wireless power module removably coupled to the docking station connector and operable to accept power wirelessly from a wireless power source and provide the power to the power source; wherein the wireless power module and wireless power source each include a wireless network interface card operable to communicate information between each other.
9. The information handling system of claim 1 further comprising a release handle disposed at the wireless power module outer surface and operable to release the wireless power module from the housing.
The wireless power module has a release handle on its outer surface. This handle allows users to easily detach the wireless power module from the computer's housing. The computer has a housing, plural processing components, a display, a power source, a docking station connector, and a wireless power module removably coupled to the docking station connector and operable to accept power wirelessly from a wireless power source and provide the power to the power source; wherein the wireless power module and wireless power source each include a wireless network interface card operable to communicate information between each other.
10. A method for providing power to an information handling system comprising: connecting a wireless power module to a docking station connector at the housing of the information handling system, the docking station connector operable to communicate information between the information handling system and peripherals interfaced with the docking station; placing the information handling system to locate the wireless power module proximate a wireless power source; wirelessly transmitting power from the wireless power source to the wireless power module; providing the power from the wireless power module to the information handling system through the docking station connector; connecting an AC-to-DC power adapter to a connector of the wireless power source to provide power to the wireless power source; disconnecting the AC-to-DC power adapter from the wireless power source; and connecting the AC-to-DC power adapter to a connector of the information handling system to provide power to the information handling system.
A method for powering a computer involves connecting a wireless power module to the computer's docking station connector, which also allows communication with peripherals. The computer is placed near a wireless power source. Power is wirelessly transmitted from the source to the module. The module then supplies power to the computer through the docking connector. An AC-to-DC adapter can be connected to either the wireless power source or the computer to provide power. The adapter can be moved between the power source and the computer depending on whether wireless charging is being used.
11. The method of claim 10 further comprising: disconnecting the wireless power module from the docking station connector; and powering the information handling system with power provided from the wireless power source and stored in a battery integrated in the information handling system.
Building upon the previous power delivery method, the wireless power module is disconnected from the docking station. The computer is then powered by the wireless power source, with the power being stored in a battery inside the computer. The process involves: connecting a wireless power module to a docking station connector, placing the computer near a wireless power source, wirelessly transmitting power to the module, providing power to the computer via the docking connector, connecting/disconnecting an AC-to-DC adapter from the wireless power source, connecting the AC-to-DC power adapter to a connector of the information handling system to provide power to the information handling system.
12. The method of claim 10 further comprising: disposing wireless networking resources in the wireless power module and the wireless power source; and communicating display information from the information handling system through the docking station connector and wireless networking resources to a display coupled to the wireless power source and electrically interfaced with the wireless networking resources.
This method utilizes wireless networking in both the wireless power module and the wireless power source. Display information is sent from the computer through the docking connector and then wirelessly transmitted to a display connected to the wireless power source. The process involves: connecting a wireless power module to a docking station connector, placing the computer near a wireless power source, wirelessly transmitting power to the module, providing power to the computer via the docking connector, connecting/disconnecting an AC-to-DC adapter from the wireless power source, connecting the AC-to-DC power adapter to a connector of the information handling system to provide power to the information handling system.
13. The method of claim 10 further comprising: inputting key information at keys of a keyboard; communicating the key information to the wireless power source; wirelessly communicating the key information from wireless networking resources of the wireless power source to wireless networking resources of the wireless power module; communicating the key information from the wireless power module through the docking station connector to processing components of the information handling system.
This method involves data input through a keyboard. Key presses are communicated to the wireless power source. The wireless power source then wirelessly transmits this information to the wireless power module. Finally, the wireless power module sends the key information to the computer's processors via the docking connector. The process involves: connecting a wireless power module to a docking station connector, placing the computer near a wireless power source, wirelessly transmitting power to the module, providing power to the computer via the docking connector, connecting/disconnecting an AC-to-DC adapter from the wireless power source, connecting the AC-to-DC power adapter to a connector of the information handling system to provide power to the information handling system.
14. The method of claim 10 wherein wirelessly transmitting power further comprises transmitting power with direct induction.
This method uses direct induction for wirelessly transmitting power from the wireless power source to the wireless power module. The process involves: connecting a wireless power module to a docking station connector, placing the computer near a wireless power source, wirelessly transmitting power to the module, providing power to the computer via the docking connector, connecting/disconnecting an AC-to-DC adapter from the wireless power source, connecting the AC-to-DC power adapter to a connector of the information handling system to provide power to the information handling system.
15. The method of claim 10 further comprising venting cooling airflow between the information handling system housing interior and exterior through vent openings of the housing and wireless power module.
This method uses vent openings in both the computer's housing and the wireless power module to vent cooling airflow. This allows heat to escape from the computer's interior to the exterior. The process involves: connecting a wireless power module to a docking station connector, placing the computer near a wireless power source, wirelessly transmitting power to the module, providing power to the computer via the docking connector, connecting/disconnecting an AC-to-DC adapter from the wireless power source, connecting the AC-to-DC power adapter to a connector of the information handling system to provide power to the information handling system.
16. A wireless power module comprising: a wireless power coil operable to wirelessly accept power from a wireless power source; a docking station connector interfaced with the wireless power coil and operable to provide power from the wireless power coil to an information handling system docking station connector; and a power adapter configured to selectively provide power to the wireless power coil or to provide power directly to the information handling system.
A wireless power module accepts power wirelessly from a wireless power source using a wireless power coil. It then provides this power to a computer's docking station connector via its own docking station connector. The wireless power module can also selectively receive power from a power adapter or pass power directly to the computer.
17. The wireless power module of claim 16 further comprising a housing having an actuator to selectively couple and decouple with an information handling system, the housing containing the wireless power coil and docking station connector.
This wireless power module from the previous claim has a case with a mechanism to attach to and detach from a computer. The case contains the wireless power coil and the docking station connector. So the wireless power module has a wireless power coil operable to wirelessly accept power from a wireless power source; a docking station connector interfaced with the wireless power coil and operable to provide power from the wireless power coil to an information handling system docking station connector; and a power adapter configured to selectively provide power to the wireless power coil or to provide power directly to the information handling system.
18. The wireless power module of claim 17 wherein the docking station connector aligns with a bottom surface of the information handling system and the housing rests on a surface to support the information handling system at a predetermined angle.
The docking station connector on the wireless power module aligns with the bottom surface of the computer. The module's housing rests on a surface, supporting the computer at a specific angle. This wireless power module has a wireless power coil operable to wirelessly accept power from a wireless power source; a docking station connector interfaced with the wireless power coil and operable to provide power from the wireless power coil to an information handling system docking station connector; and a power adapter configured to selectively provide power to the wireless power coil or to provide power directly to the information handling system. It has a housing having an actuator to selectively couple and decouple with an information handling system, the housing containing the wireless power coil and docking station connector.
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November 25, 2014
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